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Sold on 03/01/2022

70 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02459

  • $4,979,000

    Last sold 03/01/2022 for $4.25M

  • 7

    bed

  • 4.5

    bath

  • 7,965

    Sqft ($534/Sqft)

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About 70 Gray Cliff Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1885
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.65 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Located on a coveted gas-lit street in the heart of Newton Centre, this brilliantly renovated & expanded home seamlessly blends the best of old world craftsmanship and modern amenities. It sits on an amazing over half acre lot with a grassy lawn, carriage house with parking & guest apartment, and mature landscaping and hardscaping said to have been designed by Olmstead himself. The first floor offers oversized entertaining spaces including a living room, foyer and dining room, along with a family room addition and powder room. An enviable eat-in kitchen with an island, high-end appliances and doors to the deck and mudroom complete this level. On the 2nd floor is the striking primary suite with a fireplace, outfitted dressing room and spa-like bathroom, along with 2 more large bedrooms & another full bath. The 3rd level has 3 more great bedrooms, a laundry room and a sunny full bathroom. Refinished in 2014, the walkout lower level has a bonus room, exercise room, storage & full bath.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Montgomery Carroll Group
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72910773 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72910773
SqFt 7965
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.65
Property Tax 34870
Year Built 1885
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 4
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Dressing Room
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Marble
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Total # of Bedrooms 7
Total # of Rooms 12
Add'l Room 3 Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Exercise Room
Family Room Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Add'l Room 2 Bonus Room, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Exterior Access
Laundry Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior
Add'l Room 5 Sitting Room, Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Hardwood
Add'l Room 6 Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
Dining Room Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting
Add'l Room 4 Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Add'l Room 1 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Bedroom
Basement Finished, Walk Out
# Fireplaces 4
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door, Security System, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone, Brick
Exterior Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking
Parking Desc Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 3
Exterior Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Prog. Thermostat
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
Waterfront Lake/Pond
Distance to Beach (mi.) 1 To 2 Mile
Area Newton Center
County Middlesex
Middle School Brown/Bigelow
Elementary School Mason/Ward
High School South/North
APN S:61 B:024 L:0009, 698142
$4.97M
Range: $4.48M-$5.47M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2021
    mls logo MLS # 72910773
  • Oct 26, 2021 Under Agreement
  • Oct 20, 2021 Listed
    $3,995,000 (+113.1%)
  • Dec 2001
    mls logo MLS # 30478564
  • Dec 20, 2001 Sold
    $1,875,000 (-6.0%)
  • Feb 14, 2001 Listed
    $1,995,000
  • 70 Gray Cliff Rd
    $4.25M
  • Newton Center
    $2.67M -4% y/y
  • 02459
    $2.58M +36% y/y
  • Newton
    $1.86M 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
230 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459 $1,442,000 4/2 1,649 0.02
76 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02459 $3,377,000 4/3 3,034 0.03
64 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02459 $4,079,000 6/3 5,210 0.03
10 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02459 $3,217,000 3/3 2,697 0.04
212 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459 $1,851,000 4/3 2,542 0.04
8 Everett St, Newton, MA 02459 $2,830,000 6/5 4,120 0.05
659 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459 $1,665,000 4/2 2,164 0.05
233 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459 $3,915,000 8/5 6,105 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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9/10
Mason-Rice Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Newton School District
6/10
Ward Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Newton School District
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Newton School District
10/10
Newton South High School
public Grades 9-12
Newton School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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